Just a reminder for all that participated in the Anatomy Lesson Series: Body Part 1 - The Head Workshop that the deadline for posting is tonight. Please see this post for full details (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showpost.php?p=3736932&postcount=1019).

Thanks to all 184 of you who participated! :)

Rebeccak

07-28-2006, 04:33 AM

New Tutorial from the 50 Portraits Workshop from zhuzhu! Click on link or image to be taken to the thread:

TUTORIALS - "The Head Killer" - by zhuzhu (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?p=3741804#post3741804)
http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?p=3741804#post3741804

This Workshop has now officially concluded. Please note that the Workshop will remain open indefinitely open for posting.

Here is the post (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showpost.php?p=3933042&postcount=598) wrapping up the official Workshop. Please note that the next Workhop on the Anatomy Forum is likely to be an Open Figure Drawing Workshop, followed later by a new Anatomy Lesson Series Workshop.

Stay tuned to this thread by subscribing to receive email notification when the next Workshop opens! Hope to see you there. :)

Rebeccak

10-19-2006, 05:18 PM

New Video Tutorial updates in a series by Bobby Chiu - check it out!

*See the first post for the latest updates - the newest videos are first:

>>>WORKSHOP - Character Development Pipeline #001 - "THE HEAD HUNTER"<<< (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?p=3990912#post3990912)

with Mike Rollinson (default-rol)

+++November 8th - December 8th, 2006+++

“Across the battle fields of Post-Eastern Europe, the head hunter stalks his prey. He knows this place, in fact he was born and raised there…”

Join in this new Character Design Workshop!

Rebeccak

11-14-2006, 07:50 PM

Hello all,

Though not an announcement of a Tutorial or Workshop, I thought I'd alert everyone to the pose request threads of these two models, who have each generously offered to take pose requests for free for artistic reference:

The deadline for the current OFDW 020 is extended to the end of the day (your time zone) Jan. 10, 2007 (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=437456)

This should give everyone (including yours truly) time to make up for lost time over the holiday break.

Happy New Years everyone! Thanks for your great participation in 2006 - here's to a fantastic 2007! :)

Rebeccak

01-02-2007, 01:28 AM

Big thanks to mashru (http://mashru.cgsociety.org/gallery/) for this free model!

Originally posted by mashru: Here is a model i recently made available for download. it should work as a good base mesh for sculptors. it also has decent topology for rigging and posing.
>>>Download mashru's free model here!<<< (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?t=446213)

And thought that we could do Group Workshops here on the Anatomy Forum where each week, we would watch an Anatomy Video (not all of them, many do not apply to Artistic Anatomy - the course is geared toward science not art students) and then do an exercise based on the topic of the video.

For anyone wanting to learn how to draw, I can't recommend doing cross contour drawings enough. I've been practicing them for a class I've been sitting in on and they've been really useful in improving my perception. Thanks to mashru for providing a 3D female model for illustrative purposes!

I'd encourage anyone interested in improving their drawing skill to try this exercise:

This may be redundant for some of you, but if you are new to digital painting then I hope this helps - I rewrote / updated the old apple shading tutorial for those who are beginning to paint digitally in Photoshop: :)

Hey everyone, just wanted to call your attention to a couple of items. OFDW 021 is winding down, so please post your final pieces to the Workshop thread if you have not already done so by the END OF MARCH 16 - you have til midnight, March 16 in your timezone to post (this is a rough guide). Looking forward to seeing everyone's final pieces! It's been an amazing Workshop! :)

Also, I wanted to point out this new thread, which will hopefully be helpful to those of you new to the forum. Please point new people to this thread where you can, it will really help out! :) It's a Sticky on the main page of the Anatomy Forum, so is easy to find:

2pm - 6 pm - Student sketching - students should bring a sketch pad, vine charcoal, markers and 11"x14" pad, students will sketch freely, using some of the techniques learned from the lecture, there will be a class critique with key points such as how to unleash creativity, where the focus is not about technical skills, but more about getting a flow to sketching.

DAY 2:
10am - 1pm - Starting an illustration, applying more technical aspects to a previous sketch done the day before, with a lecture on technique, color, materials, etc.

2pm - 6pm - Finishing the image, taking the image to completion - with discussion regarding what works for reproduction, more about technique, blending, keeping edges clear and distinct, reproducing the work, sending it off to the client, also with a discussion about contracts and other business aspects.

(exact times for lunch break may vary)

The fee for this 2-day workshop is $150
Originally posted by Ron Lemen:

The workshop is called Making A Book Cover with JP Targete (http://studio2ndstreet.com/wkshp_pgs/workshop_jp.html)...

For those of you who plan late, there is a paint along workshop with JP Targete this weekend at our studio, Studio2ndstreet.com.

It is a 2 day event, paint along with the main man, while he demonstrates and critiques you as you go. He will cover, comping, penciling, painting, digital painting, just to name a few.

It is $150 for the two days, 10 - 6 both days. We will also have his art work up a few days before hand so you can view it, a mini show for JP.

Those of you in the LA area or SD area interested in attending, email us at studio2ndstreet@yahoo.com. GO to the web site to check out more on his workshop.

There are a few seats left, so if you are interested, email us asap.

We will return shortly with more updates.

Thanks,

Ron
Images from the Workshop page:

http://studio2ndstreet.com/images/gallerywkshp/JPTargete1_s2s.jpg

http://studio2ndstreet.com/images/gallerywkshp/JPTargete3_s2s.jpg

http://studio2ndstreet.com/images/gallerywkshp/JPTargete2_s2s.jpg

This announcement has also been posted to CGNews, here (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=59&t=497343).

Esmeralda Acosta - AztcFireFlower on the forums - is teaching a Drawing Workshop with Frost Workshops, starting June 29:

http://artscenecal.com/Announcements/0607/FrostWorkshops0607.html

Frost Workshops Presents:
New Summer Weekend workshops in Southern California and Near Yosemite. Most workshops are user-ready.*
Starting June 29, 2007

Contact Laurie Siqueido
Toll free 877 578-4441

E-mail, dfrost7@gmail.com
Study with extraordinary Professionals who are also extraordinary educators. Each instructor will teach workshops in Anaheim, California and North Fork, California which is 25 miles from Yosemite. You may call for lodging options.
*User-ready = materials, easels, drawing boards, paint, brushes, etc.
Attendee will not need to bring anything but a will to learn and experience quality instruction. Just show up!

Please call or email for details, schedule and registration toll free: 877 578-4441
Email: dfrost7@gmail.com
Ms. Acosta is a brilliant draughtsman whose career includes 2D effects animation for Dreamworks and Warner Bros. Samples of her work may be seen here:

http://anatomy.cgnetworks.com/Esmeralda/elizabeth%20copy.jpg

http://anatomy.cgnetworks.com/Esmeralda/older%20man%20portrait.jpg

http://anatomy.cgnetworks.com/Esmeralda/adriene-2.jpg

http://anatomy.cgnetworks.com/Esmeralda/YoungManDSC02449.jpg

http://anatomy.cgnetworks.com/Esmeralda/Study%20copy.jpg

http://anatomy.cgnetworks.com/Esmeralda/Sofia%201%20copy.jpg

http://anatomy.cgnetworks.com/Esmeralda/Sam%20copy.jpg

http://anatomy.cgnetworks.com/Esmeralda/Chinese%20Master%20Copy2.jpg

http://anatomy.cgnetworks.com/Esmeralda/Male%20study.jpg

http://anatomy.cgnetworks.com/Esmeralda/Male%20study2.jpg

Ms. Acosta posts her work to CGTalk here (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=200&t=423957&page=1&pp=15&highlight=Aztcfireflower). Drop by to say hello!

Rebeccak

06-25-2007, 12:07 AM

For anyone interested in joining a Los Angeles area drawing group, I am organizing an informal, come as you are drawing group at the LA Zoo for:

Sunday, July 1, 11 AM at the Los Angeles Zoo, meet at the MAIN ENTRANCE:

Here is the information on the LA Zoo:
http://www.lazoo.org/zooinfo1.html

HOURS
Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Zoo is open every day of the year except December 25. Please note that the Zoo starts putting animals in for the night at 4 p.m. Ticket sales cease one hour prior to closing time.

Group-rate tickets can be purchased in any combination totaling 15 or more tickets. You may purchase tickets at the gate on the day of your visit, or if you would like to receive them prior to your visit, click here to purchase group discount tickets online. (https://www.lazoo.org/membershipgroupform.html) Post here (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=2&t=510509) if you are interested, or feel free to email me at rebeccak4@gmail.com

Hope some people can make it out. :)

Rebeccak

06-30-2007, 10:47 PM

LA Zoo Sketch Meeting Tomorrow, 11:00 AM - Reminder

Just a reminder - I've heard back from several people that they're coming, anyone is welcome to show up - I'll be at the LA Zoo entrance from about 11:00 - 11:30 am - people are free to stick together, head off in their own directions, or whatever. I'm headed to Marina del Rey to catch Ratatouille at 7:40 pm afterwards, anyone is welcome to come see that as well:

For anyone in the Los Angeles area interested in joining the informal Los Angeles Drawing Group, where anyone is welcome to come out and draw in public locations around the LA area, I have created the Google Group: "Los Angeles Drawing Group":

http://groups.google.com/group/LA-draw

All are welcome to join the Google Group - as a member, you will receive email notifications of posts made by other members about upcoming events and related information.

If you have difficulty joining the Google Group, or would like more information, feel free to email me.

Rebeccak

07-20-2007, 06:22 AM

I am very saddened to report that Glen Angus (gangus on the forums), great artist and mentor, has passed away.

In the fall, I will be teaching live courses similar to the online Workshop formats on the Anatomy Forum at two Los Angeles area locations: Otis College of Art and Irvine Valley College. For those of you who might be interested in taking these courses, links are below. Please spread the word! :)

At Otis College of Art in Los Angeles, I will be teaching the following courses:

Life Drawing I (http://www1.socccd.cc.ca.us/SmartSchedule/ClassDetail.asp?sectionID=62395A&termid=20073)

Additionally, I teach a very informal life drawing session at Mahanaim Art in Cerritos, CA on Thursday evenings, 6pm - 8pm. If you are interested in the Mahanaim sessions, please contact me by email at rebeccak4@gmail.com (http://forums.cgsociety.org/rebeccak4@gmail.com)

*For a full list of my teaching schedule, please visit this link (http://www.rebeccakimmel.com/gallery/about.php).

Thank you for your interest and for your continued support of the Anatomy Forum! :)

For Anandpg's 3D Sculpting Workshop - ANIMAL IN REPOSE (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=199&t=643381&page=1&pp=15), I have created the thread below which is a compilation of the References linked so far by Workhop participants - please continue to add your own references for the Workshop!

Anand works as a Senior Modeler in Ittina Animation Studios, Bangalore, India, and also gives 3d modeling lessons at Takshaa, the animation academy affiliated to Ittina. He holds a BFA degree with specialization in sculpture from the College of Fine Arts, Trivandrum, India.Big congrats to Anand, this is really deserved! :)

Rebeccak

07-19-2008, 08:35 PM

BODYWORLDS 3 contacted me about this great opportunity for artists - originally these sessions were going to be shorter but they were kind enough to listen to my suggestion to lengthen each session to 4 hours each:

"Attached is info on the Artist Nights that we'll be hosting at the BODY
WORLDS 3 exhibit at the California Science Center, Wed., July 23 and Thurs.,
July 31 -- both sessions are 5:00-9:00 p.m.

During these sessions, artists and students (age 18+) are invited to sketch
the exhibition's human anatomy specimens alongside live figure drawing
models. There's a $2-off discount for each night, making each admission
$16.95, and we'll have free mini-posters for people that attend both nights."

Be advised that parking is about $4 in cash.

>>Click here for the link to the California ScienCenter, where BODYWORLDS 3 is being exhibited<<. (http://www.californiasciencecenter.org/)

-R

Rebeccak

01-07-2009, 10:22 PM

Not so much an announcement for a Workshop, but I thought that this would be of interest. I've created a blog for the forum for those with an interest but not necessarily the time to keep up with the posts on the Anatomy Forum. Here I'll be highlighting some of the good work that is posted to the forum, along with Anatomy related information that you may find interesting. Check it out and subscribe for updates! Happy New Year! :)
Artistic Anatomy Forum Blog (http://artisticanatomyforum.blogspot.com/)

I'm extending the deadline for the IFW #001 (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=199&t=724187&page=1&pp=15) to next Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 which gives everyone an extra week to work on and polish up their entries for the Workshop.

Please ONLY POST YOUR BEST WORK to the Workshop thread, and not multiple WIPs with very few changes. I'm removing the posting limit which didn't seem to work for the Workshop format (hey, we're human) :) but kindly respect that the Workshop has a large group and only so many key WIP images are necessary to post before your final.

Thank you to everyone who has participated so far, there have really been some amazing entries!

Rebeccak

02-13-2009, 07:00 PM

http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/vote.jpg

Hi folks,

I've set up a poll if you want to vote for the Topic for the upcoming Imaginative Figure Workshop #002:

Ideas For IFW #002 / What Topic Do You Want To See For Imaginative Figure Workshop #002? (http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?p=5679185#post5679185)